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October 13, 2019 - Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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Join Best Buddies supporters at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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Let’s change the world for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

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Join us for training and social meet-ups.

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How it works

Best Buddies Illinois is honored to again have the opportunity of being one of the charity partners for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.

By running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Team Best Buddies, each stride you take brings us closer to a more inclusive world. Team Best Buddies members commit to fundraising to further our mission to create opportunities for friendships, employment, and leadership for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

All Team Best Buddies members will receive: 

– Guaranteed entry into the 2019 Chicago Marathon (if you don’t get in through drawing)
– A personalized fundraising page with tools to help you easily solicit donations to meet your fundraising goal.
– Team Best Buddies running singlet and swag bag
– Access to training plans and fitness tips
– Regular updates with important race information, training tips, and inspiration
– Opportunity to meet program participants, make a difference and raise awareness
– Free entry for you and a guest, at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Chicago —Sunday, April 14, 2019

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Recruit friends and family to join you.

Fundraise

Every dollar raised benefits local Best Buddies programs.

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We’ll see you at the finish line!

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Going the extra mile for Best Buddies.

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Supporting Local Programs

Funds raised through Team Best Buddies events benefits Best Buddies – the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

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We Love Our Sponsors!

For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:

KateMorrissey@bestbuddies.org
312.828.9313

Best Buddies Illinois, 101 West Grand Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60654

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